Shuttle mission aims to fix noisy space station
Six Americans and one Russian will travel aboard Atlantis to reach the international space station, carrying ear plugs and air monitors to cope with loud acoustics and stale air. They will bring fresh batteries, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers to replace expired hardware, while awaiting the Russian Zvezda service module to enable crew habitation and ongoing NASA collaboration amid delays and budget woes.
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Russia
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NASA
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International Appalachian Trail links Maine and Canada
The International Appalachian Trail IAT extends 650 miles from Katahdin Maine to Cap Gaspe Quebec aiming to connect Maine with Quebec and New Brunswick. Volunteers note 16 000 blazes mark the route with plans for 40 000 while addressing landowner concerns and seeking easements from private landowners including Irving Timberlands.
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Dick Anderson
Freeport
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SIA
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Baxter State Park
Berewaret
Irving Timberlands
Department of Conservation
Bound for Canada on the International Appalachian Trail
The International Appalachian Trail links the northern end of the 2,160 mile Appalachian Trail to Canada. The extension spans 650 miles, with approximately 175 miles following roads, tracing a long coastal route.
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